Ohio native Alivia Leatherman played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Twin Cities Gemini for her entire WER career.

Leatherman grew up playing both rugby and soccer through high school before continuing her rugby journey at Notre Dame College. Leatherman attended a number of USA Talent ID camps, and was eventually invited to tour BRazil with the USA U23 to compete for the SudAmerican International Cup, which they won. Alivia Leatherman earned her test debut for the USA as Eagle #322 against Italy in October 2023. She signed with the Ealing Trailfinders in England’s PWR competition mid-way through the 2024/25 season, before returning to the US to participate in the inaugural season of WER.

Alivia Leatherman was named in the starting lineup for TC Gemini’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. Leatherman is Eagle #322, earning her international debut against Italy in October 2023. She is the sister of Gemini teammate Lucy Leatherman. She scored a pair of tries and started all 5 of her appearances for the Gemini during their inaugural campaign. Following the WER season, Leatherman returned to England for her first full season with the Trailfinders in 2025/26, and was invited to the USA Eagles’ UK Alignment Camp in early 2026.

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